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1939 Boston Braves 1939 Boston Braves
1938/1940
Record 63-88 .417
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Standings 7th in the NL (32.5 games back)
Pythagorean 66-85, 66-85, 66-85
Runs (S/A) 572 / 659
BallparkBraves Field
Park FactorsBatting: 93 / Pitching: 94
Attendance285,994 (7th) (14th)
Payroll$171,159 (12th)
Spring TrainingBradenton, Florida (McKechnie Field)
ManagerCasey Stengel
CoachesGeorge Kelly, Mike Kelly
ExecutivePresident: J.A. Robert Quinn
Minor Leagues(A) Hartford Bees, (B) Evansville Bees, (C) Charleston Senators, (C) Allentown Dukes, (C) Utica Braves, (D) Bradford Bees, (D) Owensboro Oilers

The 1939 Boston Braves went 63-88 and finished 7th in the National League. The Braves drew 285,994 to Braves Field. Lou Fette made the All-Star team.

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